Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Full house attendance of PDP’s CNY open house

KUCHING: It was a full house at the Chinese New Year (CNY) open house hosted by Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing with the attendance of at least 15,000 people. Held at the Bintulu Civic Centre yesterday, it saw people coming from various backgrounds

Sikie pays CNY visit in Bintulu

BINTULU: Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department, Datuk John Sikie Tayai spent time visiting the residence of Bintulu’s Chen Jia Tai Chi Association advisor, Ding Ching Chuan at Taman Suarah, here to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Friday night. Accompanying him during the visit were his wife, Datin Melia

Abg Jo, wife to attend CNY open houses Sunday

BINTULU: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang are expected to attend the Chinese New Year (CNY) Open House of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture who is also a

144 kindy graduates receive scrolls

BINTULU: As many as 144 kindergarten graduates took part in the Bintulu district Tabika Perpaduan Convocation Ceremony at Plaza Margherita Hotel here last Wednesday (Jan 25). Special officer to Bintulu MP, Steven Kong Kai Seng who represented Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing officiated at

JPJ, anti-drug agency to kick off integrated ops from Jan 18-27

BINTULU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will begin an integrated operation called ‘Drive Carefully, Arrive Safely’ with the National Anti-Drug Agency (NADA) from Jan 18 to 27 in conjunction with the coming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration. Sarawak JPJ deputy director Erick Jusiang said the operation would focus on education

Road users advised to be extra careful

BINTULU: Road users have been advised to be extra careful in the four accident hotspots in Bintulu District. “The three locations are Mile 5 to Mile 13 Jalan Bintulu-Miri; Mile 17 to Mile 23, Jalan Bintulu Miri; and Jalan Bintulu-Tanjung Kidurong,” said Tanjung Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming. “Be

Petronas Carigali shares CNY joy

BINTULU: Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd today distributed donations in the form of dry food, Mandarin oranges and ‘angpow’ (red envelopes containing cash) to residents of the Bintulu Methodist Children’s Home in conjunction with the Chinese New Year 2023 Touch of Love Programme. Stakeholder Management and Administration manager Petronas Carigali Sdn

BDA committed to moving Bintulu forward

BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) is committed to playing its role “Towards A Friendly Bintulu City by 2025”. BDA general manager Datuk Muhamad Yakup Kari stated that in conjunction with the 45th anniversary of its founding, BDA launched the official logo for the celebration and had planned up to

Rep pays working visit to Samalaju Port

BINTULU: Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development who is also Samalaju assemblyman, Datuk Majang Renggi, yesterday paid a working visit to Samalaju Port. Accompanying Majang was Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development, Chiew Chee Yau, and other officials from the

Lion dance fosters spirit of unity: Tiong

BINTULU: The lion dance is synonymous to the celebration of Chinese New Year. According to Chinese belief the lion dance can bring luck and wealth as well as chase evil spirits away in the new year. Speaking at a pre-Chinese New Year event – Bintulu Lion Dance Festival 1.0 held